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Catechism : (noun)
1: a series of question put to an individual (such as a
political candidate) to elicit their views
2: an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian
religion; written as questions and answers
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Catechism : \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr.
See Catechise.]
1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.
2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of
religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and
answers.
The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms.
--Hooker.
The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See
Westminster Assembly, under Assembly.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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